Sara Cox is on the penultimate day of a 135-mile mission to take Pudsey to Pudsey across Yorkshire and tonight arrives in Ripley, North Yorkshire. So far the challenge has raised over £2.68 million for BBC Children in Need. Follow her live tracker and listen on BBC Radio 2 for updates. Find out how to donate and support the campaign to help children and young people across the UK.
Sara Cox's 135‑Mile Children in Need Challenge Raises Over £2.68m — Penultimate Day Live Updates
Sara Cox is on the penultimate day of a 135-mile mission to take Pudsey to Pudsey across Yorkshire and tonight arrives in Ripley, North Yorkshire. So far the challenge has raised over £2.68 million for BBC Children in Need. Follow her live tracker and listen on BBC Radio 2 for updates. Find out how to donate and support the campaign to help children and young people across the UK.
06:31 PM, 11/13/2025Society
Sara Cox edges closer to the finish in Children in Need challenge
Penultimate day: Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox is on the second-to-last day of a 135-mile fundraising mission to take Pudsey to Pudsey across Yorkshire.
Tonight's stop: she will arrive in the village of Ripley, North Yorkshire.
Money raised so far: the challenge has already raised more than £2.68 million for BBC Children in Need — a remarkable total as she nears the finish.
How to follow: listeners can track Sara's progress on her live tracker and hear updates on BBC Radio 2.
Support: details are available on how to donate and support her fundraising drive; contributions help fund vital projects for children and young people across the UK.
Why it matters
This multi-day challenge highlights community fundraising and the continued impact of Children in Need. As Sara completes the final stages, every live listener, supporter and donor helps push the total higher — and brings the campaign closer to its goal.
If you want to follow her route or donate, check the official Children in Need and BBC Radio 2 pages for the latest instructions and links.